Dysphagia describes eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. Speech and language therapists can help by assessing swallowing ability and providing advice about how best to manage these difficulties, to provide the safest and most comfortable recommendations, and to promote the best possible quality of life.

Dysphagia can be helped by thickening drinks or food. Please see your Speech and Language therapist for more information or watch our guide to thickening drinks below. 

 

For more information on Dysphagia, see the NHS website.